Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his white robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Caeldrim was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jade (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).